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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.55, 2,382.89 and 1,028.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.55, 2,382.89 and 1,028.25 is: 1,418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.55 : 2,382.89 = 1,028.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.55/2,382.89 = 1,028.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.55x = 2,382.89 × 1,028.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.55x = 2,450,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,201.50/1,727.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.31

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